1973 BMW 1502 vs. 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1973 BMW 1502 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1973 BMW 1502. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 1502 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 1502 | 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 1502 | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 133 L |
